2. AGENDA
Correlation Between Technology & Student achievement
Addressing Concerns With Solutions
Professional Development
National Education Technology Plan
Goals
3. TECHNOLOGY & STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT
The Numbers Don’t Lie
I. Kulik’s Meta-Analysis Study
II. Sivin Kachala’s Review
III. West Virginia BS/CE
Statewide Initiative
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4. Bauer and Kenton Studies:
Over 1,000 K-12 teachers were
randomly selected
85% used their computers for
record keeping
Only 52% of them integrated
some form of computer-based
technology into their curricula
WHY such little buy-in?
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WHAT ARE THE PROBLEMS
5. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Question:
How can we educate teachers to better integrate technology into the classroom?
Answer:
A technology plan that entails certain professional development components
A. Variety of learning experiences
B. Connection to student learning
C. Hands on technology use
D. Curriculum specific applications
E. Technical assistance and support
F. Amongst many others..
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6. Dr. Rod Paige, Secretary of
Education, had this to say in his
introduction to the visions 2020
report
NATIONAL EDUCATION
TECHNOLOGY PLAN
“Indeed, education is the only business still debating
the usefulness of technology. Schools remain
unchanged for the most part despite numerous
reforms and increased investments in computers and
networks. The way we organize schools and provide
instruction is essentially the same as it was when our
Founding Fathers went to school. Put another way,
we still educate our students based on an agricultural
timetable, in an industrial setting, but tell students
they live in a digital age.”
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7. Students will be self-directed
learners who can independently
use computer technology
Students will be complex
thinkers who can use computer
technology and software
effectively
Teachers will become
technologically literate through
technical support and in-service
training opportunities
Teachers will integrate
technology into their everyday
teaching and learning process
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GOALS
Student Goals Teacher Goals
8. Either choose to stay
with the times or you
may find yourself up the
creek without a
“Rudder”!
BELIEVE IN COMPREHENSIVE
TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION
9. REFERENCES
Kelly, Melissa. (2010). Integrating Technology into the Classroom: Methods and Means.
Schacter, John (1999). The impact of education technology on student achievement: What the most current
research has to say. Santa Monica, California: Milken Exchange on Education Technology.
Harvey-Woodall, Antionette. (2009). Integrating Technology into the Classroom: How Does It Impact Student
Achievement?
Palozzi, V.J., Spradlin, T.E. (2006). Educational technology in Indiana: Is it worth the investment? Center for
Evaluation and Educational Policy, 4(4), Spring 2006 p. 1-12.
Brabec, K., Fisher, K., Pitler, H. (2004). Building better instruction: How technology supports nine research-
proven instructional strategies. Learning & Leading with Technology 31(5), 6-11.
Editor's Notes
Ed 633: This specific class and it’s purpose – The entire focus of this class is directed towards technology effectively utilized in the classroom
I plan to briefly explain the study’s and all the factors that were considered and included in each. Discussing the quantitative findings of these study's is the focal point of this slide and in doing so I intend to open my audiences eye’s to the endless advantages of technology as it relates to education.
Kulik’s Meta-Analysis- Over 500 individual research studies were performed on the overall impact technology has on education
- Students who used computers scored at the 64th percentile as opposed to their counterpart without computers coming in 14% less.
- Students were able to learn more in less time due to the individualized approach of each child’s need, interest, current knowledge and learning style.
- Students maintained a positive attitude
Sivin Kachala’s Review – 219 research studies were performed revealing similar findings
- Self-concept and student attitudes were directly improved when computers were used for instruction
- Both regular and special needs children showed increased achievement in technology rich environments
- As a result of technology equip environments; student’s experienced positive effects on achievement in all major subject area.
WV BS/CE Statewide Initiative - This program analyzed 950 fifth grade students progress and achievement from 18 elementary schools across the state.
Positive Findings:
- The more Students participated in BS/CE, the more their test scores rose on the standard 9
- Consistent student access to the technology, positive attitudes towards the technology, and teacher training in the technology led to the greatest student achievement gains. All student test scores rose on the standard 9 b/c of BS/CE with lower achieving student scores rising the most.
* Standard 9 is the state mandated elementary testing process
Bauer and Kenton conducted another study of K-12 teachers, uncovering a number of factors that prevent or prohibit teachers from utilizing technology to its maximum academic advantage.
1. A severe lack of student/teacher technology skills was uncovered.
2. The need for up to date hardware and appropriate software
3. A none existent technical support and the ability or lack of to trouble shoot technical problems.
4. Financially stricken
This slide gives me the chance to address some of the problems that are preventing school districts from moving forward. The slide is more focused on getting everything out in the open, and coming up with a solution for each problem. To some degree, a majority of the uncertainty comes from the resilience to change.
In order to increase the abilities of teachers to implement technology effectively, there must be programs in place to meet these needs(teacher education programs and professional development). Professional Development for technology use should be an integral piece of the school districts technology plan
Above I listed some of the criteria that should be included in the administrators and teachers ongoing professional development plan. There are many other examples of components that would fit when referring to a PDP.
The National Education Technology Plan is essential to teacher education and has many great suggestions for implementation into the school environment. It acts as a learning tool for administrators on how to maximize their budgets, teachers, resources, and provide a guide to becoming an important part of the digital age.
The overall plan is meant to help motivate and incite technology driven transformation. This plan takes a more in depth look at each student and the feedback we’ve received about their educational needs. Most importantly, it provides a set of action steps and recommendations that the nation’s school systems can consider as they begin to transform.
Its time to make the change, and implement a 5 year technology plan that will ultimately increase student learning. We simply can’t keep telling our kids they are living in a digital age, and not let them experience it for themselves!